# Scheduler vs Supershift

The clearest difference is price: Supershift at Free against Scheduler's $7.99. Supershift also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 75). Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Supershift is free to download; Scheduler costs $7.99 up front. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Supershift holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.7K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 96% of Supershift's.

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, Supershift weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scheduler | Supershift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler/id315190568/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **96.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #139 |
| Size | 10 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) |

## What reviewers say

### Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler/id315190568)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily visualize and manage your rotating work shifts for up to six years in advance. Ideal for public service employees, it handles common and custom schedules, vacation time, and even overlays a partner's schedule for better family planning.

**Highlights:** Visualize schedule for six years, Supports custom and common shift patterns, Tracks vacation and sick time, Records and formats shift trades, Overlays partner's schedule, Logs events with date, time, and location, Countdown to retirement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding app for shift workers
- 👍 Highly customizable and flexible
- 📆 Excellent for planning schedules years in advance
- 💰 Worth every penny
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Steep learning curve
- 🔀 Issues with repeating events and schedules
- 🔄 Problems with updates causing data loss
- 💤 Outdated UI and appearance

**Reported bugs**

- Events and schedules disappearing after updates
- Vacation and overtime tracking not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop support for shift swapping
- List view option for events
- Ability to use emojis in event titles
- Removal of unnecessary time zone settings


### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Productivity, #148 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scheduler free?

Scheduler costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Supershift free?

Supershift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scheduler or Supershift?

Supershift is rated higher. Scheduler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Supershift averages 4.9 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Scheduler or Supershift have ads?

Supershift shows ads; Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scheduler or Supershift?

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, and Supershift weekly. Most recently, Scheduler was updated on October 27, 2026 and Supershift on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scheduler or Supershift?

Scheduler currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Supershift at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*